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==Hamilton GS (G.S) or General Service Watch== | ==Hamilton GS (G.S) or General Service Watch== | ||
| − | The Hamilton GS ("General Service") was produced from 1960 to the end of 70' for the non-military personnel of the British armed forces. Hamilton G.S. Tropical is a special version for use in tropical areas. It was used primarily in the Commonwealth, and in overseas diplomatic establishments abroad. In addition, they also acted as a cover for a number of the military men who helped nations organise their own security and law enforcement on behalf of HM Government. | + | The Hamilton GS ("General Service") was produced from 1960 to the end of 70' for the non-military personnel of the British armed forces and UK goverment personnel. |
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| + | Hamilton G.S. Tropical is a special version for use in tropical areas. It was used primarily in the Commonwealth, and in overseas diplomatic establishments abroad. In addition, they also acted as a cover for a number of the military men who helped nations organise their own security and law enforcement on behalf of HM Government. | ||
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| + | The following variations have been identified: | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS Tropical - Cal 684 (hack) | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS Tropical - Cal. S75S (hack) | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS 13-24dial - Cal. S75S (hack) | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS Commercial - Cal. S75S (hack) | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS KA Mark - Cal. 684 (hack) - Kenyan Army Issue | ||
| + | * Hamilton GS ADDF Mark - Cal. 684 (hack) - Abu Dabi Defence Force Issue? | ||
| + | * | ||
The Tropicalized have some decent features for the time period: | The Tropicalized have some decent features for the time period: | ||
| − | - Anti-Magnetic | + | * - Anti-Magnetic |
| − | - Waterproof | + | * - Waterproof |
| − | - Shock Proof | + | * - Shock Proof |
| − | - Dust cover | + | * - Dust cover |
| − | - Temperature Compensated | + | * - Temperature Compensated |
| − | - 150oe (the magnetic shield reaches 150 Oersted 1oE = 79.577 amperes per meter.) | + | * - 150oe (the magnetic shield reaches 150 Oersted 1oE = 79.577 amperes per meter.) |
| − | - Hamilton S75S based on the ETA 2390, which experienced some improvements compared to its base: | + | * - Hamilton S75S based on the ETA 2390, which experienced some improvements compared to its base: |
| − | - Flector KIF shock protection | + | * - Flector KIF shock protection |
| − | - Stud support | + | * - Stud support |
| − | - Smooth return | + | * - Smooth return |
| + | * | ||
==Technical data == | ==Technical data == | ||
Revision as of 01:44, 6 March 2022
Hamilton GS (G.S) or General Service Watch
The Hamilton GS ("General Service") was produced from 1960 to the end of 70' for the non-military personnel of the British armed forces and UK goverment personnel.
Hamilton G.S. Tropical is a special version for use in tropical areas. It was used primarily in the Commonwealth, and in overseas diplomatic establishments abroad. In addition, they also acted as a cover for a number of the military men who helped nations organise their own security and law enforcement on behalf of HM Government.
The following variations have been identified:
- Hamilton GS Tropical - Cal 684 (hack)
- Hamilton GS Tropical - Cal. S75S (hack)
- Hamilton GS 13-24dial - Cal. S75S (hack)
- Hamilton GS Commercial - Cal. S75S (hack)
- Hamilton GS KA Mark - Cal. 684 (hack) - Kenyan Army Issue
- Hamilton GS ADDF Mark - Cal. 684 (hack) - Abu Dabi Defence Force Issue?
The Tropicalized have some decent features for the time period:
- - Anti-Magnetic
- - Waterproof
- - Shock Proof
- - Dust cover
- - Temperature Compensated
- - 150oe (the magnetic shield reaches 150 Oersted 1oE = 79.577 amperes per meter.)
- - Hamilton S75S based on the ETA 2390, which experienced some improvements compared to its base:
- - Flector KIF shock protection
- - Stud support
- - Smooth return
Technical data
- cal :- Manual wind-
- Diameter of movement: 23.3 mm-
- Plant height: 3.6 mm-
- 17 jewels-
- F = 18.000 A / h-
- Power reserve 48h.
